Chapter 140 Prepare for a Rainy Day, Each with Their Own Thoughts

"Master Zhao, the level of the strange beasts outside the city has been getting higher and higher recently. The teams that went out of the city to hunt the strange beasts have also started to suffer casualties, and even several third-level masters almost didn't make it back." Big Eyed Lamp reported to Zhao Ya the recent situation in the city.

"Oh? Do you know what kind of strange beasts injured these third-level warriors?" Zhao Ya asked immediately.

"I specifically asked about it, and it seems that they were injured by strange beasts in the form of apes."

Now Big Eyed Lamp has become the leader of the group of children in the slums of the county city.

Although these children are of humble origins, because there are all kinds of people in the slums, many of the errand disciples of major martial arts halls live in the slums, so the news is very well-informed.

After listening to Big Eyed Lamp's report, Zhao Ya was silent in thought.

Big Eyed Lamp didn't dare to speak, and waited quietly.

"You did a good job. In the future, if there is any news about strange beasts outside the city, notify me as soon as possible."

"Yes!"

Zhao Ya gave Big Eyed Lamp another sum of money.

It is never easy to get information.

Even for these kids, it takes a lot of effort to find out useful information.

Therefore, Zhao Ya is never stingy.

Every time he gets a piece of information, Zhao Ya will give a sum of money to Big Eyed Lamp, asking him to reward his kids well to win people's hearts.

This is a long-term investment, but it has begun to bear fruit.

At least now, Zhao Ya will always know about any disturbances in and outside the county city at the first time.

So Zhao Ya thinks that this money is worth spending.

After Big Eyed Lamp left, Zhao Ya paced back and forth in the yard, thinking about this matter.

It is obvious that the ghost-faced giant ape that he encountered should have injured those three-level warriors.

And when he thought of the terrifying power of the giant ape, Zhao Ya's mood became heavier.

No.

This matter must be reported to the master to take precautions in advance.

Thinking of this, Zhao Ya immediately came to the martial arts hall.

When he saw Lu Dingtai, Zhao Ya told him everything that had happened recently.

After listening, Lu Dingtai was silent for a moment, then asked: "Do you mean that this beast tide may be very unusual?"

"Yes, you know, I encountered a fifth-level beast like the giant-winged blood bat in the cave before, and if this level of beast appears in this beast tide, it will be troublesome."

There is another point that Zhao Ya did not say clearly.

Not to mention the giant-winged blood bat, even if the number of beasts like the ghost-faced giant ape increases and forms a tribe, the lethality will be very terrifying.

After all, there are not many warriors at the peak of the third level in the entire county city, and warriors of the same level are not strong enough to deal with the ghost-faced giant ape. Unless they have secret skills, they are likely to be defeated.

Pan Xuexian from the Baibu Martial Arts Hall before is a living example.

If he did not have a superb archery skill to delay time, he might not have been able to hold on until Zhao Ya arrived and would have been buried in the ape's mouth.

It is precisely because of this that Zhao Ya treated this matter as a formidable enemy and took it so seriously.

Lu Dingtai was not a fool. After hearing Zhao Ya's inference, he also realized the seriousness of the problem.

"If this is true, we should pay attention to it. So, I will notify all the martial arts schools and let them all take precautions. You should also contact people you are familiar with as much as possible and make all preparations."

Once the decision was made, Lu Dingtai acted decisively and immediately began to prepare without delay.

After getting the support of his master, Zhao Ya was also encouraged.

He had been worried that no one would believe his inferences, or even if they believed them, they would just laugh it off.

Because many people in the county city were dismissive. In their view, the county city had towering walls for protection and there were also major martial arts schools in the city.

Even if the beast tide this time was really fierce, at most they would just ask the garrisons around the county city, which was not worth mentioning at all.

But if Lu Dingtai came in person, the effect would be different.

After all, he had been famous for many years and was one of the few masters in the county city.

The words he said were much more important than those of Zhao Ya.

Soon, several senior brothers in the martial arts hall learned the news.

"You said that this beast tide is likely to be very fierce?" Miao Shaocheng asked.

Zhao Ya nodded.

Shen Dao, Miao Shaocheng and Xu De looked at each other, their faces a little solemn.

If someone else said this, they might not believe it at all.

But the key person who said it was Zhao Ya.

They were very convinced of this junior brother.

"If it is really as Xiao Ya said, even if there is no fifth-level beast, the ghost-faced giant ape alone is difficult enough, and the county city is very likely to suffer a great disaster!" Shen Dao said worriedly.

"What if the garrison is dispatched? As far as I know, there are at least 10,000 Dayan iron cavalry stationed in Bolingyu, not far from our county city. This group of people should be able to turn the tide at a critical moment!" Miao Shaocheng said anxiously.

"Haha." Xu De on the side sneered, "Third Brother, you are too naive. It's fine if the cavalry doesn't come. If they really enter the city, it won't be so easy to get them out."

"What do you mean?"

"Do you know who is the leader of the Great Yan cavalry now?"

"How would I know that?"

"This man is called Wei Hongbin. He is from the Wei family in the capital of Dayan. He has a high level of cultivation. I heard that he was already a warrior of the half-step fifth realm a few years ago, but he is greedy and cruel."

"He has long coveted the prosperity of the county city, but he dared not act rashly due to military orders."

"If he is really asked to take action because of the beast tide, it will be easier to invite a god than to send him away."

After listening to Xu De's narration, even Zhao Ya was shocked.

Miao Shaocheng asked: "Old Four, how do you know so much?"

Xu De smiled bitterly and said: "In addition to the inn business, we have some other businesses, which just happen to need to go through Bolingyu where Wei Hongbin is stationed, so the elders in the family often deal with him and naturally know his character very well."

Speaking of this, Xu De stood up and clasped his fists towards Zhao Ya.

"Thank you, Junior Brother, for providing such important information. I will hurry back to report this to my family so that they can prepare for the situation in advance."

"You are too polite, Senior Brother. Go!" Zhao Ya replied.

Xu De nodded and left in a hurry.

After he left, Shen Dao and Miao Shaocheng could no longer sit still and went to inform their relatives and friends.

Zhao Ya did not have as many connections as them.

He had already written to Nie Jingnian, the only friend he could consider, in advance.

But he was not idle either. After a moment of hesitation, he came to the backyard of the martial arts hall and met his senior sister Meng Shiwen.

After Zhao Ya stood up for her last time, the relationship between them became much closer.

When Meng Shiwen was free, she often went to Zhao Ya's house to chat with Zui'er.

But when Zhao Ya found her this time and expressed his thoughts, Meng Shiwen was still shocked.

"You want me to take you to see Shang Luoluo?"

"Yes!" Zhao Ya nodded.

"Do you want to tell her about this, and then use her to influence the county magistrate Shang Jingchuan?" Meng Shiwen was very smart. After a little thought, she understood what Zhao Ya meant.

"Yes, after all, this matter is of great importance. It is impossible to defend it by one's own strength. It is possible only by collective wisdom and unity. This requires someone to take the lead, and Shang Jingchuan, as the county magistrate, is naturally the most suitable."

"I remember that you have a good relationship with Shang Jingchuan, and he also appreciates you very much. Why don't you go to him directly?"

Zhao Ya smiled bitterly, "How can it be that simple? In the final analysis, this matter is just a speculation of mine. Shang Jingchuan can't be moved by me so easily."

"Then are you sure you can move Shang Luoluo?"

"I'm not sure, but I have to try it, and with your help, the success rate should be much higher."

Zhao Ya was very calm, and almost said that I wanted to use your relationship with Shang Luoluo.

Meng Shiwen also heard the meaning, but she didn't feel disgusted at all, but smiled slightly.

"Okay, in that case, I'll go with you."

No one talked on the way. When they arrived at the Shang Mansion, the people at the door recognized Meng Shiwen and knew that she had a very good relationship with their young lady, so they didn't inform them and let them in directly.

After going around and around and arriving at the reception room, someone served tea and snacks, and the two waited patiently.

It didn't take long, just a meal, and then they heard laughter coming from outside the door.

"Rare guest, really rare guest, I didn't expect that Mr. Zhao, who is famous in the county city, would come to visit in person. It's really an honor for me."

As the voice sounded, Shang Luoluo lifted the curtain and walked in.

Today she was wearing a light blue dress, her eyebrows and eyes were like pictures, and when she walked in, everyone in the room was brightened.

Zhao Ya stood up and clasped his fists, "Miss Shang!"

Shang Luoluo smiled, "I haven't seen you for a long time. Young Master Zhao has become more heroic and upright."

"Miss Shang has become more beautiful too!"

"Really? I have been practicing beauty martial arts recently, and I do feel that I have changed a little!" Shang Luoluo said with great surprise.

After some politeness, Shang Luoluo sat down and asked, "Young Master Zhao, you don't come to me for no reason. Tell me, what do you want to ask me for today? I will never refuse anything I can help with."

Zhao Ya did not hide anything and immediately told the story.

After listening, Shang Luoluo did not show any panic, but calmly lowered her head and thought.

Zhao Ya waited quietly.

After about half a minute, Shang Luoluo raised his head, "I understand what Mr. Zhao meant. You want me to persuade my father to take this matter seriously. It's better to prepare for a rainy day and start making preparations in the name of the government now, right?"

"That's right!"

I didn't expect Shang Luoluo to shake his head and sigh, "I'm sorry, please forgive me for being powerless."

Zhao Ya and Meng Shiwen were both stunned.

Neither of them expected Shang Luoluo to refuse.

Meng Shiwen couldn't help but say, "Luoluo..."

"Shiwen, don't say it, I know what you want to say, but I have reasons to refuse."

Shang Luoluo looked at Zhao Ya, "Mr. Zhao, you can see the big picture from a small matter and prepare for a rainy day. Just for this, I admire you very much, but do you think the government doesn't know about the beast tide outside the city?"

Zhao Ya was slightly startled, "You mean..."

"Yes, the government knows that the beast tide is gradually escalating."

Zhao Ya was startled, as if he thought of something.

"Then why doesn't the government come forward?" Meng Shiwen asked.

This time, without waiting for Shang Luoluo to answer, Zhao Ya suddenly sighed and said, "Because this is exactly what they want."

Shang Luoluo secretly praised what a smart young man he is, so he nodded and said: "Yes, that's it."

"To the government, no matter how strong this beast tide is, it is just a scabies problem. If a few more warriors die because of this, even..."

Shang Luoluo looked at Zhao Ya and Meng Shiwen and said.

"If even these martial arts schools in the city are overturned because of this, it will be better for the government."

After hearing these shocking words, Meng Shiwen turned pale and murmured to herself.

"But... why!"

"Because chivalrous people use force to break the rules, warriors are naturally uncontrolled, and the stronger they are, the more so." Zhao Ya sighed again.

Shang Luoluo's eyes lit up, "Xia uses military force to break the ban. Master Zhao is really right. Yes, for the government, they naturally don't want to have too many warriors like Master Zhao or Lingshi under their control. That's not good for them. is the biggest threat.”

In fact, the current decline of Dayan is directly related to the increasing prosperity of martial arts.

In the face of powerful warriors, the role of the government is getting smaller and smaller.

County towns are better, such as the Wuxiang City where Zhao Ya was before, where the government has been completely reduced to the background.

Even counties and cities with stronger government power have gradually changed from dominant players to mascots.

At most, it just releases some bounty tasks, and is of no use in other aspects.

When people encounter something, the first thing they think of is not to report it to the authorities, but to find a familiar martial arts master to resolve it.

This phenomenon was naturally intolerable to a traditional civil servant like Shang Jingchuan.

That's why they remained silent about this matter.

The matter has come to this, and it is useless to say anything else.

Zhao Ya stood up, cupped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you, Miss Shang, for speaking out."

Zhao Ya expressed his sincere thanks.

Because there is no need for Shang Luoluo to say this. He can just pretend to agree and then find excuses.

But she told everything very frankly.

You must know that the other party is her father.

Shang Luoluo waved his hand, "Master Zhao, you don't have to be like this. In fact, you should be more grateful. You can travel back and forth for a city. Your chivalrous heart is enough to be admired."

Zhao Ya smiled bitterly.

In fact, he is not as noble as Shang Luoluo thinks.

He just didn't want to let himself, who had just settled down, fall into wandering again.

In particular, the top and bottom of Dingtai Martial Arts Hall are very harmonious. His master takes good care of him, and his senior brothers take even better care of him.

He didn't want anything to happen to those around him.

Zhao Ya would naturally not say these words.

He looked at Shang Luoluo very calmly.

"Miss Shang, I have a few last words to tell you."

"Master Zhao, please speak."

"First of all, the strength of this beast wave is likely to be beyond everyone's imagination. If the government wants to eliminate the warriors through this incident, it is tantamount to setting themselves on fire."

"I'm not being alarmist, I'm just stating a fact. Of course, I can probably guess what your father is thinking. He probably wants to move the garrison in Bolingyu in a critical moment."

"But it's easier to ask the gods than to send them away. Once the garrison moves into the city, no one can predict what will happen, so I hope Miss Shang can persuade your father again."

Shang Luoluo also looked solemn when he heard this.

"Okay, I'll do my best!"

"Farewell!"